Merckx

Section: Supernova
Title: Merckx
Director: Christophe Hermans, Boris Tilquin
Cast: Cyrille Guimard, Jan Janssen, Micheline Merckx, Guillaume Michiels
Duration: 1h 24m
Country: Belgium
Language: nl
Year: 2025

Eddy Merckx is more than a champion cyclist; in his time of unprecedented sporting victory during the 1960s and 1970s, he represented the fusion of Belgium’s Walloon and Flemish cultures. This documentary, drawing on extensive TV archives, concentrates on Merckx’s humble ascent, from early competitions to a 13-year run of international triumphs.